Recent stories:
• Economic problems in southern Vermont - lack of jobs, etc.
• Opposition to Justice Center in Bellows Falls.
• Opposition to gas plant in Vernon.
• Opposition to wind power plant.
Gee, can there be a connection here?
Charles F. Monette is a poet, teacher, playwright, actor, builder, and U.S. Army veteran. BRATTLEBORO-Recently,
Lachlan Francis chairs the Windham County Democratic Committee. WESTMINSTER-Democrats in the state Legislature scored some...
Fric Spruyt represents District 9 in Brattleboro's Representative Town Meeting. BRATTLEBORO-At the July 8 Brattleboro...
Jim Freedman is a leadership consultant and the author of Becoming a Leader: Identity, Influence,
The state of Vermont has increased its focus on early education for children in recent years. Through new funding, such as the $36.9 million Race to the Top Early Childhood federal grant, or enacting legislation to provide universal publicly-funded pre-kindergarten, the state has sought to provide young children with quality, affordable childcare and education. Windham County has its share of public and private organizations tackling the issue. People working in the field, such as those at the Dec. 9 council...
The Celebration Brass Band of Southern Vermont and the Christ Church Guilford Society invite everyone to a concert on the lawn of Christ Church on Route 5 in the Village of Algiers. The concert, which will honor those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10. The band, with its New Orleans Brass Band sound, was founded and is directed by Peter Simoneaux and features many local musicians. Brattleboro area audiences will recognize...
With the battle over the Affordable Care Act in the news, I have been troubled by the vigor with which we are trying to save it. Although the ACA could be seen as a breakthrough in “health care” for the United States, I see it as bolstering the insurance game we're already playing. The ACA guarantees a profit for the insurance industry. We are forced to pay a penalty if we don't sign up. We are told that we are...
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